Soil freezing

Soil freezing in the 1st decade of February 2026.

As of February 10, 2026, the depth of soil freezing in most of the country is increasing, and thawed soil remains in the south of Kazakhstan.

The maximum freezing is observed in the north-west, north-east and in the center of the country: in Kostanay, Akmola and North Kazakhstan regions more than 150 cm, in Pavlodar up to 198 cm, in Karaganda and Aktobe up to 136-146 cm.

Last year, on February 10, the maximum freezing depth was observed in Pavlodar and Kostanay regions, up to 140-148 cm.

Soil freezing depth in the Republic of Kazakhstan as of February 10, 2026